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**Summary:**

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to hit Kerala around May 23rd or 24th, with conditions highly favorable. Experts predict it will enter Andhra Pradesh via Rayalaseema by May 26th. This year’s arrival could be the fastest since 2009 if it arrives on the expected date. An expected low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea and an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal are expected to bring widespread rainfall to several parts of Andhra Pradesh. Heavy to very heavy rains are predicted for several districts on Wednesday.

**News Article:**

**Southwest Monsoon Set to Arrive in Kerala This Week, Andhra Pradesh to Follow**

**Visakhapatnam:** The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that conditions are highly favorable for the Southwest Monsoon to make landfall in Kerala around May 23rd or 24th. Experts anticipate the monsoon will advance into Andhra Pradesh via Rayalaseema by May 26th.

Last year, the monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 30th, two days earlier than normal.

If the monsoon arrives in Kerala on May 24th as predicted, it will be the fastest arrival since 2009, according to IMD data.

The IMD also forecasts widespread rainfall in several parts of Andhra Pradesh in the coming days. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Arabian Sea on Thursday, and an upper air cyclonic circulation persists over the Bay of Bengal off the coasts of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu. The districts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, Kakinada, Krishna, West Godavari, Nandyala, and YSR are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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